James Crosson, 65, of Oak Ridge

OAK RIDGE – Services were held for James G. Crosson, 65, of this community, who died on Monday, March 24, 2014.

Born in Jersey City, Mr. Crosson lived in Hoboken for most of his life before moving to Oak Ridge. He worked for the North Plainfield Fire Department and the West Milford EMT squad. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was involved with numerous American Legion and disabled American veterans’ groups. He was the commanding chief of Chapter 33-Purple Heart, a former state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and an outreach counselor for the Jersey City Veterans Center as well.

Services were Thursday at the Earl F. Bosworth Funeral Home, Hoboken, followed by Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken. Interment will be later at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Mr. Crosson is survived by his wife, the former Linda Mains; his children, Darren Crosson, Sherry Crosson, Melissa McCaslin, and Bradley Gale; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.